Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Job Title: Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting 

Location: Union, NJ (hybrid) 

About the Role 

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.  

Why Join SS&C  

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence. 

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments. 

How You Will Make an Impact   

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records 

• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables 

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals 

• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision 

• Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules 

• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements 

• Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors 

• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery 

Required Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field 

• 2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite 

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines 

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment